Class 40

The Washington Agriculture and Education Foundation (AgForestry) is recognized as the premier leadership development program in Washington State. AgForestry cultivates leaders in agriculture, forestry, fishing and related industries who communicate, collaborate, inspire and serve.

The program addresses issues that impact natural resources and our society at large. It presents hands-on learning experiences that allow participants to achieve an advanced level of leadership. Over 18 months, 11 leadership seminars are presented throughout Washington on topics including: communications; group dynamics; public speaking; working with media; influencing public policy and working with the state government; and key policy issues impacting forestry, agriculture, the Columbia River System, social services, the criminal justice system, and transportation. The program also features one week in Washington D.C. learning about the federal government and a two-week seminar on international trade, culture and government in a selected foreign country. Through our leadership seminars we enhance leadership skills, present multiple perspectives on issues, and explore the economic, environmental and human impacts of public policy decisions.

Class 40 launched their leadership journey October 2017.

Few things touch our lives more in Washington State than our natural resource industries. The individuals who successfully complete our program impact and enrich lives and communities in Washington State and throughout the world with leading edge solutions for challenges faced by agriculture, forestry and natural resources.

PROGRAM

Today's pressing issues demand strong, able, informed leaders who not only excel in their chosen professions, but also in the areas of communications, political savvy and issues management. The AgForestry Leadership Program helps leaders face challenges with confidence.

OUR EVENTS

AgForestry hosts a variety of events. Alumni events, and opportunities to meet with current class members for both “friend raising” and fundraising, the purpose of AgForestry events is to heighten community and natural resource industry leader’s awareness of AgForestry’s educational and leadership services.

CURRENT CLASSES

The AgForestry Leadership Program offers an incredible array of outstanding seminars to help participants increase and expand their leadership skills - including two study travel seminars in the United States and internationally.

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Leadership is essential to preserve and sustain Washington State's diverse natural resource industries. The quality of life enjoyed in Washington State due to our abundant agriculture, forest land and fisheries is directly influenced by the leaders within our state.